Multiphase Flow Conditioning: When You Should Care About It and Why
Multiphase Flow Conditioning resides at the interface between Flow Assurance and Process Engineering expertise and addresses issues that are often not considered by either area. Consequences of overlooking Multiphase Flow Conditioning issues may include Compressors shut-downs, undesired flaring, deferred production and not meeting water quality standards, among others. While Multiphase Flow Conditioning is often overlooked, we can correct Multiphase Flow Conditioning issues with relatively simple solutions including smarter piping design upstream of separators. It is especially easier to address Multiphase Flow Conditioning issues in the Value Creation phase of a project.